The AOP30 Advanced Operator Panel is an input/output device for converters of the SINAMICS series, preferably for cabinet installation.

It has the following characteristics:

• Graphical backlit LCD display for plain text display and a bar display of process variables
• LEDs for display of the operating states
• Help function describing causes of and remedies for faults and alarms
• Keypad for operational control of a drive
• Local/remote switchover for selecting the operating location (control priority assigned to operator panel or customer terminal block / communication channel)
• Numeric keypad for input of setpoint or parameter values
• Function keys for guided navigation in the menu
• Two-stage safety concept to protect against accidental or unauthorized changes to settings.
  • Operation of the drive from the operator panel can be disabled by the keyboard lock so that only parameter values and process variables can be displayed on the operator panel.
  • A password can be used to prevent the unauthorized modification of converter parameters.
• Front panel with degree of protection IP55

The AOP30 and SINAMICS drive communicate via the RS232 serial interface with PPI protocol.

The AOP30 may be omitted if the drive is only operated via PROFIBUS, for example, and no local display is required on the cabinet. The AOP30 can then be used simply for commissioning purposes and to obtain diagnostic information, in which case, it is plugged into the RS232 interface on the CU320‑2 Control Unit. In this case, an external 24 V power supply (max. current requirement 200 mA) is required.

Assignment of the serial plug-in cable